Julia Stone talks about the remote location where her and her brother recorded their new album and talks about why there are so many references to getting wasted in their music.

Dubstep producer and DJ Optimus Gryme has been animating dancefloors around NZ for around 25 years now. He talked to Tony Stamp about why he's hanging up his headphones for good.

Wellington band Zero Cool introduce themselves.

Andrew Dubber is a music technologist, author, broadcaster, and academic. Along with his partner Michela Magas he runs Music Tech Fest, and lives in Sweden with two big fluffy dogs. Back in NZ to celebrate his 50th birthday, he shares a mixtape of songs close to his heart.

Noel Woods, a nominee with his band Grove Roots at the 10th annual Waiata Māori Music Awards, reports back from the ceremony in Heretaunga and takes the pulse of Māori music.

Thea, Tiny Ruins and other big names in New Zealand music performed a special concert last night - at a house in Mt Albert.

Nick Bollinger reviews an intricate and mature, yet anxious new set from The National.

James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem got the band back together because David Bowie told him to. Nick Bollinger has a listen to their new album and ponders Bowie's advice.

There are exciting new hip hop artists from both New Zealand and Australia releasing their first songs this week and RNZ's Leilani Momoisea has been keeping a close eye on them.

Summer festivals are fast approaching and to help us sort the wheat from the chaff Aroha Harawira gives us an overview of the upcoming parties.